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AP57 XSN

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,307 mi
Last recorded126,307 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XSN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 66,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,829 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,118 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 50,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,325 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 43,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,469 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 21,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,343 miles

offside & nearside front tyres uneven wear,tread worn off inner edges.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 15,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside & nearside front tyres uneven wear,tread worn off inner edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,119 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AP57 XSN is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 61,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 XSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP57 XSN registered?

AP57 XSN is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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